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Thibodaux parade rider arrested

Published: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:54 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:54 a.m.

A rider in Saturday night’s Ambrosia parade in Thibodaux was arrested after throwing an ice chest full of unopened beers and metal screw hooks off a float, hitting a woman and child, police said Monday.

Sean Harvey, 22, 116 West Ellendale in Houma, was charged with improper throwing of unapproved items off a float, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace by intoxication, police said.

Complaints from one witness who said a rider pelted children with beads and another soaked her child with a water gun prompted an apology from the krewe’s president Monday.

Linda Verzwyvelt, posting on the krewe’s Facebook page, invited anyone who witnessed troublesome behavior from float riders to email her at lindaverzwyvelt@charter.net so the issues can be addressed.

“Just as in any group or organization, you will find a few members that have issues following the rules of the krewe,” she wrote. “We want the Krewe of Ambrosia’s parade to one of pride for the people of the city of Thibodaux and the surrounding areas.”

<p>A rider in Saturday night's Ambrosia parade in Thibodaux was arrested after throwing an ice chest full of unopened beers and metal screw hooks off a float, hitting a woman and child, police said Monday.</p><p>Neither was injured, Thibodaux Police said. </p><p>Sean Harvey, 22, 116 West Ellendale in Houma, was charged with improper throwing of unapproved items off a float, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace by intoxication, police said.</p><p>Complaints from one witness who said a rider pelted children with beads and another soaked her child with a water gun prompted an apology from the krewe's president Monday.</p><p>Linda Verzwyvelt, posting on the krewe's Facebook page, invited anyone who witnessed troublesome behavior from float riders to email her at lindaverzwyvelt@charter.net so the issues can be addressed.</p><p>“Just as in any group or organization, you will find a few members that have issues following the rules of the krewe,” she wrote. “We want the Krewe of Ambrosia's parade to one of pride for the people of the city of Thibodaux and the surrounding areas.”</p>